1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · P436 RTU
1997 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 13,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/07/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P436 RTU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2014
- 13,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P436 RTU Mileage History
- 25/07/200564,092 mi
- 20/07/200666,426 mi+2,334 mi
- 21/07/200666,428 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/200769,538 mi+3,110 mi
- 25/07/200769,538 mi
- 21/07/200875,326 mi+5,788 mi
- 21/07/200982,874 mi+7,548 mi
- 22/07/200982,874 mi
- 26/07/201089,480 mi+6,606 mi
- 26/07/201089,481 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/201197,181 mi+7,700 mi
- 25/07/201197,181 mi
- 25/07/20127,715 mi-89,466 mi
- 25/07/2012717 mi-6,998 mi
- 24/07/20136,621 mi+5,904 mi
- 22/07/201413,045 mi+6,424 mi
Average of roughly -5,678 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P436 RTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Fiesta (P436 RTU) between July 2005 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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